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As WP's senior editor, I edit review and preview articles, attempt to keep up with the frantic pace of Rainier's news posts, and keep our reviewers on deadline, which is akin to herding cats. When I have a moment to myself and don't have my nose in a book, I like to play action/RPG, adventure and platforming games.

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'Act of War: Direct Action' - Screens

Ripped from today's headlines, Act of War is a frightening and believable tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. Through a techno-thriller story constructed by best-selling author Dale Brown, this real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces to defend cities of the world. It's the first look at tomorrow's war. No place is safe!

"Atari continues to strengthen its PC product portfolio with exceptional triple-A quality titles like Act of War," said Nancy MacIntyre, vice president of Marketing and Public Relations, Atari's Beverly studio. "With Dale Brown's unique expert insights into future military technology, and Eugen Systems' technical expertise and refreshing approach to the interactive entertainment industry, Act of War is well positioned to earn a spot among the top real-time strategy brands on the market."

"The world is changing to the point where terrifying worldwide events portend a frightening view of the future," explained Dale Brown, best-selling author. "Act of War: Direct Action is more than just a realization of this new world - it shows how continued technological innovation and strong leadership can overcome the spectre of terror in our lives."

Act of War: Direct Action tells a highly realistic, near-future story of a US elite force fighting an international plot to overthrow the current world order. While offering a "First Look at Tomorrow's War", Act of War: Direct Action takes you through a frightening and believable reality filled with suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict, wrapped in a top-quality strategy gaming experience.

Act of War: Direct Action offers players the opportunity to zoom in and engage in the battle from street level perspective on urban battlefields such as San Francisco, Washington DC, London and Moscow, with incredible detail and without slowing down any of the action. Act of War will feature a single-player story mode and various multiplayer modes including 8-player online skirmishes.